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MALO-LACTIC RETROGRADATION [1 record]

Record 1 2020-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
DEF

A process where tart malic acid in wine converts to softer, creamier lactic acid ...

CONT

Contrary to common belief, malolactic fermentation can occasionally decrease microbial stability.

Key term(s)
  • malo-lactic fermentation
  • malo-lactic retrogradation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
DEF

Seconde fermentation due à l'intervention de bactéries lactiques qui transforment l'acide malique en acide lactique, avec dégagement de gaz carbonique.

Key term(s)
  • fermentation malo-lactique
  • rétrogradation malo-lactique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria vinícola
DEF

Fermentación láctica del ácido málico por las bacterias, con importante disminución de la acidez fija y el suavizamiento acentuado del vino.

CONT

Cuando el vino se calienta en las bodegas, las bacterias de la fermentación maloláctica entran en actividad allí donde encuentran todavía ácido málico.

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